Now that the new year has begun, are you thinking that you need to set
some goals or make some resolutions?
No matter your thoughts, reflect on what you want to accomplish in 2022
and set some goals that make you excited. Don’t worry about what you
think you should do, but what you find important and may actually do.
Here are 22 ideas that you may find it plausible to keep:
1. Make your bed
This was something that I’ve done since I was a kid. It’s a
sense of accomplishment to get one thing done first thing
in the morning and then to come home to a neat room.
2. Drink more water
I’m still working on this one. I did start to use Liquid I.V.
Hydration to help me with this one.
3. Get outside
Road trip, nature, the beach, whatever you choose. Maybe
it’s simply taking off your shoes and walking around your
front yard.
4. Make time for friends
Lunch date or going shopping, make time for somebody
every month so that you stay connected.
5. Paint a fence or a room
Changing color in a room can be fun. And the beauty of it
is that you can always change it back. Keep in mind that
darker colors will bleed through if you paint over then.
6. Read
You may think that you don’t have time. However, with
audio books, you can ‘read more’ without having to sit and
read. I’m still trying to get into this one. If you want a new
book, start with Health Insurance Secrets Revealed (yes,
this is a shameless plug for my book).
7. Support local
Whenever possible, shop at your local restaurants and
retailers. When we all shop local, it helps our communities.
I know this one is hard because the “Amazons” of the
world make it less expensive and convenient.
8. Learn something new
Try learning a new language, how to knit, or maybe
origami. This one is about new experiences and maybe
finding what you may enjoy doing.
9. Declutter
This can be to declutter one drawer or one closet.
Separate by 1) throw away; 2) donate; 3) keep and use.
10. Walk every day
This is for your health and will help declutter your mind and
keep you healthy. I usually run, but that’s because I like
tacos.
11. Meal plan
This can help you save money in multiple ways. One,
because you are buying what you’ll be cooking. And, two,
because you may not eat out as much because you have
planned meals for the week. Maybe try a delivery service
like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, or the put together meals that
you can buy at the grocery store that has all the
ingredients and you cook at home.
12. Send a card via snail mail
I still have a card in my notebook that I need to mail out to
a client to thank her because she is my running
cheerleader. People enjoy getting mail that is not a bill or
advertisements. Make getting mail exciting again.
13. Reach out to somebody
Do you have friends that you’ve not talk to in ‘forever’?
Why not sent a message, text, or call to say ‘Hello’? You
never know, they could use a pick-me-up.
14. Hang pictures
I have hard time making holes in my walls, but I do enjoy
pretty pictures. I haven’t found the best wall hanging tools
that will allow me to move things around if I don’t like them.
15. Fold laundry
It may be hard to not leave cloths in the washer or dryer
because you may be doing other things. Set a timer if you
can’t hear the buzzer so that you can come back to getting
things out, folding, and putting away. Imagine not having
to iron because you’ve avoided wrinkles.
16. Create a playlist
I’m learning to use Spotify. Try new music each month and
see what new songs or artists you may enjoy.
17. Listen to a new podcast every month
If you’re not already listening to Lady G and Mr T, be sure
to follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Find a
fun theme and listen to something different every week or
month.
18. Pay down some debt
This can be as easy as not going out to eat for one month
and using the savings to pay down some debt. Every
month, pick something that you won’t spend money on and
use those savings towards whatever debt you choose.
These incremental things can make a huge difference at
the end of the year.
19. No snooze
One thing that I was great at was sitting up as my hand
turned off the alarm. The type of alarm that I had did not
have a snooze and if it went off and I didn’t sit up, I was
going to be late. Try not to snooze because it makes for a
groggy morning when you do.
20. Grow something
Have you tried having a patio garden or an indoor garden?
Try something easy to grow. I have a brown thumb all
around. I killed mint… you know, the herb and weed. I was
given 8 sunflowers a couple of years back and they all
died on me. Even so, I still try to grow something and one
day, something will survive.
21. Compliment somebody every week/month
Paying a compliment can make somebody’s day. You
never know how smiling and stating, “lovely shirt” or “great
hair style” can make somebody’s day.
22. “Lazy Genius”
Kendra Adachi has a podcast and book “The Lazy Genius
Way” book that focuses on being a Genius with things that
are important and Lazy with the things that are not. Her
podcast and book will help you clarify what matters most.
Which is the point of this exercise and I hope that you’ve
read this far.
Invest the time and energy in yourself. That is what will make 2022 a
great year!
What's your opinion?